Ludlow School District

63 Chestnut Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,258 students in Ludlow School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Ludlow School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,258 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ludlow School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#304 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
41%
30%
44%
33%
44%
88%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
16%
25%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
77%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,183 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,806 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,183
$23,845
Spending / Student
$31,806
$24,602

Best Ludlow School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ludlow Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 589-9001
Grades: 9-12
| 750 students
Rank: #22.
Harris Brook Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Fuller Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5695
Grades: 2-5
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Paul R Baird Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Rooney Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5685
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Rank: n/an/a
508 East Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 589-9121
Grades: PK-1
| 359 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ludlow School District?
Ludlow School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,258 students.
What is the rank of Ludlow School District?
Ludlow School District is ranked #299 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ludlow School District?
77% of Ludlow School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ludlow School District?
Ludlow School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Ludlow School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,806 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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